Effect of Pindolol on Stress-Related Disturbances of Musical Performance: Preliminary Communication¹

Abstract

The effect of 5 mg pindolol on stress-induced disturbances of performance were assessed in 30 professional musicians. An overall inverse relationship was found between anxiety and musical performance. Reduction in anxiety by administration of pindolol was associated with a subjective improvement in performance. A stress-related tachycardia and increase in systolic blood pressure were attenuated. Pindolol had no effect on peak flow measurements.